Sphinx of the Final Word

Foundations #597

Sphinx of the Final Word - Foundations

Type: Creature — Sphinx

Mana cost: {5}{U}{U}

Card text: This spell can't be countered. Flying Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.) Instant and sorcery spells you control can't be countered.

P/T: 5/5

Rarity: mythic

Artist: Lius Lasahido

Released: November 15, 2024

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$0.28 USD · €0.22 EUR

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Format Legality

FormatLegality
Standard✓ Legal
Pioneer✓ Legal
Modern✓ Legal
Legacy✓ Legal
Commander✓ Legal
Vintage✓ Legal
Pauper✗ Not Legal
Oathbreaker✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Sphinx of the Final Word in Foundations limited

common

Refute
Refute
Instant

Sphinx makes your instants uncounterable, so Refute becomes a guaranteed counter that can't be countered back, dominating counter wars.

 Think Twice
Think Twice
Instant

With Sphinx protecting your spells, Think Twice becomes uncounterable card draw that helps you find more answers while maintaining hexproof.

 Cancel
Cancel
Instant

Sphinx ensures your Cancel can't be countered, giving you a guaranteed answer to opponent's threats in control mirrors.

uncommon

An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Instant

Sphinx makes this efficient counterspell uncounterable, and the Treasure downside matters less when you're protecting a hexproof finisher.

rare

Archmage of Runes
Archmage of Runes
Creature — Giant Wizard

Archmage reduces instant/sorcery costs and draws cards when you cast them, while Sphinx ensures those spells resolve, creating an unstoppable control engine.